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Memorial Day parade canceled due to inclement weather forecast
The annual downtown Memorial Day parade has been canceled due to the threat of inclement weather and out of concern for public safety, officials and organizers announced Friday.
05/25/2018 2:43 PM
St. Armands Parking Garage groundbreaking ceremony set for May 23
The City of Sarasota will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, to mark the official start of construction on the much-anticipated St. Armands Parking Garage.
05/22/2018 11:30 AM
City administrative offices close for Memorial Day on May 28
City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.
05/22/2018 10:07 AM
Ringling/Orange roundabout opens
The intersection of Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is now open to all traffic as a new roundabout.
05/16/2018 10:15 AM
Tree Advisory Committee seeks public input May 23
To encourage public input and accommodate residents’ workday schedules, the Tree Advisory Committee will hold a special evening session to gather input on the City of Sarasota’s tree protection ordinance on Wednesday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First Street.
05/14/2018 5:34 PM
Osprey Avenue resurfacing project to begin May 29
The City of Sarasota will begin work Tuesday, May 29, on a resurfacing project on a 1.4-mile stretch of Osprey Avenue between Siesta Drive and Bahia Vista Street.
05/10/2018 3:19 PM
New Ringling/Orange roundabout expected to open next week
A new single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is expected to be open to traffic early next week.
05/08/2018 2:46 PM
City hosts Arbor Day celebration April 27
The City of Sarasota will continue its longstanding tradition of celebrating Arbor Day with a tree planting ceremony on Friday, April 27 at 9 a.m. at Eastwood Park, 422 N. Cornelius Circle.
04/20/2018 10:05 AM
St. Armands Garage construction begins week of April 23; N. Adams Drive surface lot closes
Construction of the much anticipated St. Armands Parking Garage will begin the week of April 23rd at the current site of the public surface lot, located at 73 N. Adams Drive, adjacent to Sarasota County Fire Department Station 3. To accommodate construction of the garage, the surface lot will close
04/19/2018 4:21 PM
WB 10th St. between Central Ave. and Cocoanut Ave. temporarily closes April 23
Westbound 10th Street, between Central Avenue and Cocoanut Avenue, will be temporarily closed to all traffic starting Monday, April 23 while a significant environmental infrastructure improvement project is underway.
04/18/2018 4:30 PM
Eastwood Park soccer field grand opening scheduled for April 12
To celebrate the newly constructed soccer field at Eastwood Park a grand opening ceremony will be held Thursday, April 12 at 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the park, 422 N. Cornelius Circle.
04/10/2018 4:09 PM
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex closes for maintenance March 16 & 17
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers Street (formerly 34th Street), will be closed for maintenance Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. The popular regional recreation facility will reopen Monday, March 19 at 6 a.m. with regular hours.
03/13/2018 1:58 PM
Form-Based Code draft document & map available for review
The final draft of the Form-Based Code and preliminary Straight Translation Analysis Map are available for review on the City of Sarasota website: https://www.sarasotafl.gov/government/urban-design-studio
03/12/2018 12:27 PM
‘Lose Big, Win Bigger’ fitness challenge begins Feb. 28
The 5th annual “Lose Big, Win Bigger” fitness challenge to help promote healthy lifestyles will kick off Wednesday, February 28 at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers Street (formerly 34th Street).
02/16/2018 3:00 PM
City administrative offices close for Presidents Day Feb. 19; No change to waste collection
City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup will continue as regularly scheduled.
02/12/2018 2:39 PM
City launches new, redesigned website
The City of Sarasota has launched a crisp, redesigned website with an emphasis on mobility, search options, and streamlining information. With the sharp new look, comes a new url: SarasotaFL.Gov (No need to type “www” -- just SarasotaFL.Gov)
02/09/2018 3:36 PM
Sarasota named a Tree City USA for 32nd consecutive year
Sarasota, FL: The City of Sarasota has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 32nd year in a row. The 2017 Tree City USA award recognizes the City’s commitment to maintaining and expanding a healthy tree canopy in Sarasota.
01/30/2018 8:45 AM
Commissioner Ahearn-Koch graduates from Florida League of Cities’ Institute for Elected Municipal Officials
Sarasota, FL: City of Sarasota At-Large Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch recently graduated from the Florida League of Cities’ Institute for Elected Municipal Officials.
01/25/2018 8:06 AM
City offers training for outside vendors
Sarasota, FL: Beginning in February, the City of Sarasota’s Purchasing Division will offer a series of no cost, educational courses for vendors, providing helpful tips for doing business with local municipalities.
01/22/2018 3:00 PM
Fredd Atkins Park to reopen Jan. 20
Sarasota, FL: Fredd Atkins Park, located at the corner of U.S. 301 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, will reopen Saturday, January 20 after being closed for redesign to an open park setting.
01/19/2018 10:50 AM